Nursing Associate

Since 1973, the system has grown to cover most of Flanders. Our academic medical centre trains residents and fellows in over 40 specialties. Most units hold a five-minute huddle at the start of every shift.

The role

We are hiring a Nursing Associate to pass meds, do treatments and supervise CNAs on a 30-resident hall. We are a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Melbourne. On site, Melbourne.

Key responsibilities

• Pass scheduled and PRN medications, including insulin and controlled substances, and document in the eMAR.
• Order medications and supplies from pharmacy and check deliveries.
• Admit new residents, reconcile medication lists and complete admission paperwork.
• Supervise CNAs on the assigned hall and help with ADLs when needed.
• Participate in care plan meetings with residents and families.
• Count narcotics at shift change with the oncoming nurse.
• Write shift notes and incident reports in PointClickCare or MatrixCare.

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of long-term care or clinic experience preferred.
• Must pass a criminal background check and TB test.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Current LPN or LVN licence in Victoria in good standing.

Preferred

• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Wound care certification (WCC)
• Dementia care training.

Rate: $89,000 - $108,000 per year

What we offer

• Superannuation on top of salary.
• 17.5% leave loading.
• Penalty rates for weekends and nights.
• Study leave.

Shortlisting will begin immediately.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Quarterline Health System.